Located in the northeastern region of Mississippi, West Point has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. With a violent crime rate of 19.4, which is lower than the US average of 22.7, the community takes pride in the safety and security of its residents. Despite this, property crime is slightly higher in West Point with a rate of 42.1, but still falls below the national average of 35.4. While the town may not be completely immune to criminal activity, the efforts of law enforcement and the tight-knit community work together to keep crime rates low and maintain a safe environment for its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Point violent crime is 19.4. (The US average is 22.7)
West Point property crime is 42.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.